Accountant 4

Jobtailor; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a senior accounting professional in the United States with extensive experience in financial analysis and DoD guidelines. The role emphasizes accuracy, compliance, and the design and maintenance of robust accounting systems.

The candidate should have advanced degrees and substantial experience in FAR, CAS, and SOX compliance. A strong capability to communicate complex accounting concepts clearly is required, along with a track record of developing new methods and policies.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 10 years of experience
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 8 years of experience
• PhD in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 6 years of experience
• Payroll experience a plus
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, SOX and DoD guidelines
• Ability to compile and analyze accounting information, record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy
• Ability to design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

Responsibilities

• Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
• Maintain or oversee control of accounts and records to ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, SOX and DoD guidelines
• Compile and analyze accounting information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy
• Design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of transactions
• Adhere to and communicate accounting and auditing policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Perform complex accounting tasks as an organizational expert
• Communicate technical approaches and findings clearly

Skills

Financial Analysis

FAR Compliance

CAS Knowledge

SOX Compliance

Accounting System Design

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Master's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

PhD in Accounting/Finance/Business Administration

Job description

• Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
• Maintain or oversee control of accounts and records to ensure compliance with FAR, CAS, SOX and DoD guidelines
• Compile and analyze accounting information to record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy
• Design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems to ensure adequate recognition of transactions
• Adhere to and communicate accounting and auditing policies and procedures
• Contribute to the development of new concepts, techniques, and standards
• Perform complex accounting tasks as an organizational expert
• Communicate technical approaches and findings clearly

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 10 years of experience
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 8 years of experience
• PhD in Accounting, Finance or Business Administration and 6 years of experience
• Payroll experience a plus
• Ability to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, SOX and DoD guidelines
• Ability to compile and analyze accounting information, record transactions, prepare reports, and review and verify accuracy
• Ability to design, modify, install, and/or maintain accounting systems
• Knowledge of accounting and auditing policies and procedures
• Ability to communicate effectively and clearly present technical approaches and findings

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in financial analysis, accounting principles, and compliance with FAR, CAS, SOX, and DoD guidelines. Proficient in designing and maintaining accounting systems while effectively communicating technical findings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Financial Analysis
• FAR Compliance
• CAS Knowledge
• SOX Compliance
• Accounting System Design

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Reporting
• Transaction Recording
• Accounting Information Compilation
• Accuracy Verification
• Auditing Policies Knowledge

Soft Skills

• Effective Communication
• Technical Presentation

Industry Keywords

• DoD Guidelines
• Accounting Principles
• Payroll Experience